Intellectual Developmental Services Caseworker Coordinator

Marie-Hélène Blain Styliste; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown organization seeks a Caseworker 2 to perform professional level social service work in BH/IDS. Responsibilities include obtaining social information, enrolling clients into Behavioral Health & Intellectual/Developmental Services, and assisting with benefits applications.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework or equivalent experience, plus multiple pathways of eligible qualifications and the ability to coordinate plans and advocate for clients.

Qualifications

• Have successfully examined and have a current score on file for this job title with the State Civil Service Commission.
• A bachelor’s degree, which includes or is supplemented by at least 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social science.
• Two years’ experience as a County Social Service Aide 3 and two years of college level course work, which include at least 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social service.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social service and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
• A combination of 12 college credits in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social science and two years’ professional experience in developmental disabilities, special education, mental health, counseling psychology, school psychology, social work or health and rehabilitative services.

Responsibilities

• Obtain social information for the intellectually and developmentally delayed for the development of treatment plans and enrollment into Behavioral Health & Intellectual/Developmental Services under the supervision of the Supports Coordinator Supervisor.
• Assist consumers in filing application for SSI, DPW and VA benefits.
• Develop Individual Service Plans detailing goals in residential day programming, socialization, medical, fiscal and adaptive behavior; monitor providers for plan implementation.
• Maintain files, records and documentation for continuity of consumer care and life management planning; advocate for the consumer.
• Coordinate and direct meetings to assess consumers’ progress in charted areas.
• Access supportive services for IDS clients residing in the community (budgeting, shopping, leisure, social skills, personal hygiene, counseling).
• Attend resident reviews to ensure adequate levels of service and program implementation.
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency services as coordinated by the supervisor.
• Provide technical assistance to service providers in maintaining compliance with 2176 Community Waiver Regulations and PFDS Waiver.
• Perform other position-related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology / social welfare / psychology / gerontology / criminal justice or related social science

Job description

Unknown organization seeks a Caseworker 2 to perform professional level social service work in BH/IDS. Responsibilities include obtaining social information, enrolling clients into Behavioral Health & Intellectual/Developmental Services, and assisting with benefits applications.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework or equivalent experience, plus multiple pathways of eligible qualifications and the ability to coordinate plans and advocate for clients.